Essay writing techniques: Argumentative Essays (I)

18 Novembro 2022, 15:30 • Ana Rita Martins

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Essay writing techniques: Argumentative Essays (I)

HOW TO DO AN ORAL PRESENTATION

17 Novembro 2022, 14:00 • Gaile Parkin

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Warm-up: some common errors

Presentation of an example oral presentation for evaluation, followed by a discussion of expectations.

Small group work: setting mini tests to practice idioms learned during the course. Exchange of tests with the other small groups in rounds, with one of the students being sent to another group each time to check answers and assist.

HOMEWORK: prepare for the Grammar Test.

Discursive essays continued.

17 Novembro 2022, 09:30 • Isabel Maria Ferro Mealha

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Discursive essays continued: looking at a sample opinion essay.

Preparing to write an essay: Brainstorming ideas for the topics provided on page 54 of the Workbook for (a) for and against essay; (b) opinion essay; and (c) solutions to a problem essay.

HOMEWORK: Write a discursive essay on one of the topics on page 54 of the Workbook (detailed instructions sent by email). This assignment is due on 22nd November 2022.

HOW TO DO AN ORAL PRESENTATION

16 Novembro 2022, 17:00 • Gaile Parkin

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Warm-up: some common errors

Presentation of an example oral presentation for evaluation, followed by a discussion of expectations.

Small group work: setting mini tests to practice idioms learned during the course. Exchange of tests with the other small groups in rounds, with one of the students being sent to another group each time to check answers and assist.

HOMEWORK: prepare for the Grammar Test.

Discursive essays continued.

16 Novembro 2022, 08:00 • Isabel Maria Ferro Mealha

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Discursive essays continued: looking at a sample opinion essay.

Preparing to write an essay: writing a plan for the topics provided on page 54 of the Workbook for (a) for and against essay; (b) opinion essay; and (c) solutions to a problem essay.

HOMEWORK: Write a discursive essay on one of the topics on page 54 of the Workbook (detailed instructions sent by email). This assignment is due on 21st November 2022.